Yan Cheng and her family moved to Calgary in early 2020 from China, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Pharmacology and a Master’s in Business Administration. Upon coming to Calgary, she earned a Certificate as Community Support Worker and completed CIWA’s...
CIWA is presenting the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal to 10 community leaders in recognition of their remarkable contributions to our society. Eligibility The eligibility criteria for this medal is intentionally broad so it can recognize a wide range of...
CIWA is proud to announce the 2022 recipients of Ron Ghitter CM Scholarship Fund! Congratulations to the deserving recipients! We hope the scholarship opens gateways to their bright future. Safaa BashirAdela Teoteoi-PirlicaTracy AL NAJJAR HAIKALAngelica...
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association is pleased to share that we have just won a 2022 Ted Rogers Community Grant to further develop our Youth Mentorship for Immigrant Girls project that supports the settlement and integration of immigrant girls between the ages...
Abir Barkil fled the war in Syria with her family. She recently gained her diploma in social work while working as a Settlement Counsellor at CIWA and caring for her children. When Abir arrived in Calgary, she immediately accessed CIWA’s employment services. She...
